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Artist Statement:
Hi, and Thank You for taking
the time to discover more
About Me! My name is Cassondra
Sweep & I'm a
Self-Representing Pet and
Wildlife Artist. I capture the
unique spirit & vitality of
animals & preserve memories of
pets in beautiful original
artworks.
I grew up in rural Minnesota &
have always had three things
that I can't remember being
without - a deep & abiding
love of animals, an insatiable
desire to learn, & an equally
insatiable desire to put marks
on paper (& other readily
accessible surfaces!). Soon
after starting college, I
became fascinated with the
intuitive linework of great
Chinese & Japanese master
painters, especially in
regards to the rendering of
animals. It drew me into the
study of Japanese art, history
& culture, & an academic study
in Akita, Japan. Upon my
return to the US, I've
continued my studies & drawn
upon that experience to enrich
my work. I've been offering my
Original Fantasy & Animal Art
on eBay for several years & it
will be featured at over 25
art shows across the country
this year alone.
I'm always creating new
fantastical, whimsical
artworks full of flowing,
vibrant colors. I enjoy the
time spent creating them &
hope they bring you the ...
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Artist Galleries:
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Artist Reviews:
Published Works
2002.09-10
Crane Moon Samurai - BOOK
Magazine, Sept/Oct 2002
2002.08.04
Gemini - The Forum -
Advertising the Women's
Perspective on Freedom Gallery
Exhibit
2001.12.15
Zodiac Goddesses - 2002
Calendar Self-Published
2000-1999
Editorial Cartoon - The Forum
3 Feature Story Illustrations
-The Advocate...
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Exhibitions for Cassondra Sweep:
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2002.08.04 - 2002.09.22
Rourke Art Gallery - A Women's Perspective on Freedom
Non-Juried Exhibition
Gemini (Zodiac Goddesses Series)
2001.07.08 - 2001.09.02
Rourke Art Gallery - A Women's Perspective on Diversity
Non-Juried Exhibition
Crane Woman (Japanese Folktales Series)
2001.04.16 - 2001.05.11
Roland Dille Center for the Arts
Minnesota State University Moorhead
BFA Exhibit
Illustrations of Japanese Folktales
2000.10
Valley Con - Red River Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention
Fargo, North Dakota
Fantasy Illustrations
1999.10
Minnesota State University Akita, Japan
Annual Art Exhibition
Fantasy Illustrations
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